gloss over
The phrase "gloss over" is commonly used to describe minimizing or concealing the significance of an issue, often to avoid addressing it fully.
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Definition
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(informal)To treat something as if it were not important by omitting details or downplaying its significance.
Example
- The report glossed over the company's financial losses.
- She tends to gloss over her mistakes instead of addressing them.
B2General
(informal)To conceal or disguise faults or errors, often by presenting them in a more favorable light.
Example
- The politician glossed over the scandal during his speech.
- He glossed over the project's failures in the final presentation.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "gloss over":
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